In a continued effort by the national Chinese government to prevent and control novel coronavirus-related pneumonia, the China National Immigration Administration has suspended the issuance of travel permits to Macao and Hong Kong special administrative regions for Chinese mainland tourists.
Macao played host to Xi Jinping in December – and China’s President said during a speech in the city that Macao and Hong Kong’s issues are the nation’s ‘internal matters’ and that no external forces can ‘dictate things to us’.
For the past few weeks, Macao has been home to a new Chief Executive. And shortly after Ho Iat Seng was sworn in last month, the city’s new head pledged to pursue the development of a ‘service-orientated’ government.
A total of 44 individuals and organisations were honoured for their work in the SAR by outgoing Chief Executive Chui Sai On at the end of last year. We speak to seven worthy winners of ‘Lotus’ awards.
The acquisition of one of Portugal’s biggest agricultural companies by Macao firm CESL Asia last year may yet be seen as a defining moment in the economic relationship between China, Portugal and our SAR.
Meet five young people who are dedicating their lives to helping vulnerable people in Macao. This is a chance to thank all the young people in the city who are tirelessly trying to create a better society for everyone.
Soulful Macao couple Eva Lam and Sin Wong have moved from the SAR to Dali, an ancient city in Yunnan province. They’re taking their self-penned tunes to the Mainland masses.
To coincide with the annual January health frenzy – and following the opening of six new gyms in the city last year – we speak to experts, trainers and enthusiasts to find out why people in Macao are finally becoming fitness fanatics.
Hundreds of filmstars, movie makers and fans of cinema graced the glittering fourth edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao last month.
Award-winning Macao filmmaker Tracy Choi always champions the city’s local movie industry. Fresh off the back of a Macao International Film Festival and Awards win for ‘Years of Macau’, we speak to the director about style, scripting and government support.